January 21, 2019 by Treasure Hill Homes
This past year was all about smart consumer electronics technology and finding the coolest gadgets for your home, and 2019 is taking this trend of home automation and connectivity to new heights. There have never been more options to transform your living space. We have compiled a list of the top 10 smart home gadgets for 2019 that you don’t want to miss out on (and keep an eye out for the ones labeled Genius! That means they are available at select current Treasure Hill communities as well as many coming soon!). Here are our suggestions:
We want you to Discover Living in your Treasure Hill home, and smart home additions are one of the ways you can do that. The products listed above marked as Genius will all be available as part of our Genius program at select communities. The program will also include many standard features in energy efficiency, such as Aprilaire humidifiers and air purifiers, as well as aesthetic additions including Caeserstone countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Currently, you can own a Genius home at Kingsview Ridge in Oshawa, offering singles and bungalows. Coming soon in 2019, you will be able to own a Genius home at the following communities:
Learn more about the Genius program and upcoming communities by Treasure Hill by registering today.
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Amazon Echo Show
The Amazon Echo Show combines the Alexa you know and love with an HD screen and high-quality audio. Now, you can watch Amazon Video content, view song lyrics, security cameras, photos, weather forecasts and so much more. The best part is - all you have to do is ask!
- Philips Hue Smart Home Lighting This product is not just a smart bulb - it is a smart lighting system. It comes with smart, energy-efficient Wi-Fi connected lightbulbs, a Bridge which acts as a smart hub and the Hue app to control your lights with your smart phone or tablet. You can do more with these lights than you would have ever imagined such as program, change colours and personalize settings.
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Ring Doorbell
This one is a must-have! With the Ring Doorbell, you can see, hear and speak to whoever is at your front door. You can connect the doorbell to your phone, tablet or computer.
- Leviton Décor Smart Wi-Fi LED Dimmer By adding these smart dimmers, you can dim or brighten your lights using just your voice. Alternatively, you can use the accompanying app to adjust your lights and even create schedules for timed lighting throughout your home.
- Liftmaster MYQ Ever think you closed the garage but you actually didn’t? Now you can open and close your garage from your smartphone device no matter where you are. It’s as simple as downloading the app and clicking a button.
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Nest Camera
The Nest Camera is a valuable addition to securing your home and giving you peace of mind. Monitor your home and family from anywhere, even if you are on vacation. With 24/7 streaming, the Nest Camera will notify you of any suspicious sounds of motions or just let you know that a package has been delivered.
- Samsung Powerbot R7070 Keeping your house clean has never been easier. The Samsung Powerbot is a great investment and is effective even when it comes to picking up debris that lands in corners. This won’t eliminate the need to clean but it is definitely a helping hand that we could all use.
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Nest Learning Thermostat
Not only is the Nest Learning Thermostat a perfect addition to your smart home, it is also ENERGY STAR certified (the first thermostat to gain this certification!). You can control this device from your smartphone and over time, it will learn the temperatures you prefer and build a schedule around these patterns.
- Liftmaster MYQ Ever think you closed the garage but you actually didn’t? Now you can open and close your garage from your smartphone device no matter where you are. It’s as simple as downloading the app and clicking a button.
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